Inwangsan & Seoul City Wall
인왕산
A rocky mountain west of the city center. A climb of about an hour along the Hanyang Fortress wall brings you to the summit, with views over Gyeongbokgung, Cheong Wa Dae, and central Seoul.
Inwangsan rises to 338 meters and is covered in granite boulders. The Joseon-era Hanyang Fortress wall runs along its ridgeline. From Dongnimmun or Seochon, the walk up the fortress-wall path to the summit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. From the top you can see Gyeongbokgung, Bugaksan, N Seoul Tower, and the high-rises of downtown. Sunsets and night views are especially popular with locals. Halfway up is Chocheong Bookhouse, a free wooden library that makes a good rest stop. Some sections are steep stone steps, so wear shoes with good grip, and bring a light if you're descending after dark. Take Line 3 to Dongnimmun Station or Gyeongbokgung Station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Seodaemun Prison History Hall
- Seochon & Tongin Market
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- MMCA Seoul
- Deoksugung Palace & Stonewall Road
- Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Ewha Womans University & Sinchon